Lindy
Girl name · English · Greek · Spanish
- US rank
- #1,592
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #586 in 1979
131 babies were named Lindy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 824 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025
US births per million boys, 1923–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lindy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lindy, 131 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lindy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLindy first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #586.
- Then vs nowLindy is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,570 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 12,270.
- TrendLindy has climbed 824 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,592. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLindy is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #445, followed by Minnesota (#540) and Oklahoma (#546). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
About the name Lindy
Lindy is a girl name of English, Greek and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ndy”. US birth records list Lindy for girls from 1885 to 2025, in 114 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #586 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,592, with 131 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.5 | 132,979 girls |
| 1890s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1900s | 5.6 | 178,891 girls |
| 1910s | 5.3 | 187,617 girls |
| 1920s | 7.1 | 140,449 girls |
| 1930s | 7.1 | 140,252 girls |
| 1940s | 23 | 43,592 girls |
| 1950s | 64 | 15,694 girls |
| 1960s | 49 | 20,247 girls |
| 1970s | 96 | 10,449 girls |
| 1980s | 104 | 9,610 girls |
| 1990s | 52 | 19,275 girls |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,175 girls |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,472 girls |
| 2020s | 60 | 16,648 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 70 | 14,245 boys |
| 1930s | 24 | 40,950 boys |
| 1940s | 13 | 75,301 boys |
| 1950s | 19 | 52,549 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 95,329 boys |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 174,216 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 301,205 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 2000s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 boys |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
Other spellings of Lindy
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lindy
What is the origin of the name Lindy?
Lindy has English, Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lindy a boy or girl name?
Lindy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lindy?
Lindy ranked #1,592 for US girls in 2025, given to 131 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#586).